Friday, August 22, 2025 (special schedule)
Present (16): Jett, Jackie, Jordan, Pachi, Maddie, Cruz, Khai, Kalin, Jack Jack, Oliver, Naina, Katelyn, Radhika, Lucas, Claire, Kaley
Tardy: None
Minutes by: Lucas, Claire, Kaley
Sit next to the people with the same ASC role as you!
FIRST MEETING OF THE YEAR!!! 🥳
Spectacular Shout-Outs:
Pachi and Jack Jack for morning prayer
Jordan, Lucas, Jett
Ice Breakers/Today’s Check-In:
Name, Grade, Role, Favorite hobbies/activities?
What is your favorite memory from the Summer?
How have the first couple days of classes been?
Goals for this Year Within the Board:
Within the leadership board, we hope to foster a productive, loving, and supportive environment where we can build connections with each other while working towards our mission statement.
Help other board members if they need assistance in their roles.
Previous board members assist new board members.
Expectations of Board Members (Ms. Wong/Sr. Orque)
As said in interview process
Board member responsibilities from application
ASC is one of your top 2 co-curricular priorities Important aspect for the school
Everyone is involved in planning every event. We are a team.
Consistency, collaboration, communication and care
Communicate early, often, clearly.
Think ahead as to what you need / Advocate for yourself / Be proactive.
All leaders must attend every quarterly X period
Come to every ASC meeting and event
Must communicate with co-presidents and moderators if not coming
Stay through whole event, unless communicated beforehand
We chose you because you bring skills to the table
You are open to growth and want to do the hard work to advance ASC’s mission.
Usage of email / Slack app
Check regularly
Contribute to conversations and respond
Mission Statement
The Asian Students’ Coalition is an affinity group that creates a community for Asian and Asian American students at St. Ignatius College Preparatory.
ASC provides a place to explore, share, and discuss the various Asian and Asian American heritages, cultures, and identities.
ASC promotes ongoing education and dialogue about Asian American issues and seeks to support and empower students to contribute to an inclusive school community.
Slideshow Presentation for first SIPAC meeting -
Everyone pick slide to present
And practice! Try not to read off slides***
Welcome Slide -
Slide 2: Board Members -
Slide 3: What is an Affinity Group -
Slide 4: Mission Statement -
Slide 5: Major Events -
Slide 6: SIPAC - St. Ignatius Parents Asian Club -
Slide 7: Thank you slide -
Slide 8: Scan QR Code -
make QR Code -
Send picture to them instead.
ASC Board does not need to attend this meeting. (per moderators and Ms. Hernandez)
Publicity:
TAKE GROUP PICTURES
Presidents: Upload Picture, Update Slide
Instagram Board Introduction Posts
Format Slides (copy & paste in Canva after Moderators edit):
Post slides on Instagram after approved
Reach out for login!
Turn in on a google doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G8gbANU2ucEKZF7IOeVHjgclwPISoFMqBaZ1ZvXkwWg/edit?usp=drivesdk
Pictures/Intro in doc by Sunday
Posts done and approved by Tuesday, August 26.
Important Dates - please note for yourselves; join the ASC Google Calendar (if not yet done)
ASC main events - already scheduled
Kickoff - Thursday, September 18 at 3 pm, Choral Room
Holi - Friday, March 6, 2026 at 2 pm, Choral Room and Piazza
Year-End/AANHIPIHM Final - Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 2:30 pm, Choral Room
SIPAC Meetings - already scheduled - evenings
First Meeting - Wed, August 27
Diwali - Wed, October 22
Thanksgiving Celebration - Thurs, November 13
Lunar New Year - Wed, February 25, 2026
Career Panel - Wed, March 25, 2026 (Moderated by Jack Jack & ____)
At least ~ 10 members (not counting the Board) at each event, but more encouraged! Try to encourage friends to go!
Merged SIPAC and student events
2025-2026 Affinity X Period Dates - already scheduled
Required X-Periods - Tuesdays
10/7
11/11
1/27
3/17
5/5 - 2026 - 2027 leadership only
Main Affinity Events - already scheduled
ALAS Showcase | - Sat, October 25
PASKO | Sun, December 7
BSU Showcase | Sat, February 28, 2026
Magis & Affinity Groups Celebration & Awards Ceremony | Wed, May 6, 2026 - evening
TBD Cross-Affinity Showcase
Questions, comments, concerns?
Communicate via Slack and group chat to determine who goes to SIPAC events (aside from required events)
ASC Support
Reminder to all the board that we are here to support each other!
As we enter the start of the school year, we remind ourselves to take breaks, reach out to counselors, trusted adults, classmates, or friends for support, and prioritize our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing!
Board Photo
